📄 Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Latvia, with at least two blank pages.
📝 Visa Application Form: Completed and signed visa application form.
📸 Photographs: Two recent passport-sized color photographs (35mm x 45mm) with a white background.
💼 Cover Letter: A letter explaining the purpose of your stay in Latvia (work-related).
🏥 Health Insurance: Valid health insurance covering medical expenses in Latvia, with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
👮 Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): From Bangladesh and any other country where you have resided for over a year.
🏥 Health Certificate: A certificate confirming you are free from infectious diseases.
💵 Visa Fee: Varies; please check with the Latvian embassy for the exact fee.
🛠️ Work Permit: Your employer in Latvia must apply for a work permit on your behalf. This is necessary for non-EU/EEA nationals.
🎫 Temporary Residence Permit for Employment: This permit allows you to stay and work in Latvia for the duration of your job contract.
🏢 Employer Documents: Proof of the employer’s registration and other documents as required by Latvian authorities.
💼 Employment Contract: A signed contract with the Latvian employer that specifies your job position and other employment details.
📑 Qualifications: Relevant diplomas, degrees, or work experience certificates supporting your qualifications for the role.
📑 Obtain Job Offer: Secure a job offer from a Latvian employer.
📝 Employer Applies for Work Permit: The employer applies for a work permit with the Latvian Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
🛂 Visa Application: Once the work permit is approved, apply for the visa at the Latvian embassy in Bangladesh.
📑 Submit Documents: Submit all required documents, including the work permit approval, to the embassy for processing.
🕒 Visa Processing: Wait for the processing, which typically takes a few weeks.
🛂 Receive Visa: Once your visa is approved, you can travel to Latvia and begin your work.
🌐 EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: Citizens from these countries do not require a work permit to work in Latvia.
🧑💼 Highly Skilled Workers: Latvia offers a specific residence and work permit for highly skilled professionals.
🏢 Employer Responsibilities: The employer must demonstrate that no suitable candidates from the EU/EEA are available for the job.
🚫 Non-refundable: Visa fees are non-refundable.
⚠️ No Guarantee: This information is for guidance purposes only and does not guarantee visa approval.
🌐 Stay Updated: Always check with the Latvian Embassy or official government websites for the most current visa information.
